CICS Resources

CICS Resources are shown in several places in the GUI (graphical user interface).  To locate a resource select 'Resource' in the drop menu of the 'Find' field in the Toolbar and enter the resource name in the 'with ID' field and click the green search button.  Resources that match the the ID appear the Resources window



Use the GUI to run queries about CICS resources and their usage, for example:

To view a list of regions and which resources are being used in a particular region. Use the Region window and its' pop-up menu
To view a list of programs for which information has been collected. View in the Program window
To view a list of transactions for which information has been collected.
View in the Transaction window
To find resources which meet certain critera, for example, running in a specific Task Control Block, and for a specific set of transaction ID.
Create and run a query using the Query window.
To compare sets of resoures, for example, between regions or over time.
Compare resource results using the Compare resources window in the Resources window.  Query results can be saved against a query and compared using the Compare resources window.

As well as locating resources and comparing different result sets you can analyze usage between resources, for example:

To find which resources a program or transaction is using.  This includes direct resources called by the program, as well as any indirect resources used by invoked programs and transactions. For a given resource usage there is a breakdown of the CICS commands being used, as well as where and by whom in the set of programs and transactions, giving an overall picture of the resource usage in the workflow.   This can be broken down by a specific region or gathered across all regions.
This is available through the Uses window.
To find where a resource is being used.  This can be direct programs and transactions that use the resource, as well as where those programs and transactions are themselves used, building up a picture of the total set of programs and transactions that are indirectly dependent on the resource.  This can be broken down by a specific region or gathered across all regions. 
This is available through the  Used By window.